Style and Direction

Three fashion movies all released in close proximity? What a treat for Ethan and Spencer! This bonus pod covers some of the great film fits we've seen including the slouchy tied sweaters on Tar, the immaculate black tie in Amsterdam, and the contrasting American and British looks in See How They Run. They're all worth a watch, so try to see them before you listen to this pod.

Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2022/11/19/recent-menswear-movies-tar-see-how-they-run-and-amsterdam/

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Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar

Spencer and Ethan reflect and apply the framework provided in W. David Marx's new book: Status & Culture. It's not a proper book review, but the SaDBoys do get into it, sharing whether they agree on their own status, what they perceive benefits of high status to be, and how the internet and monoculture are setting back culture. Don't worry, we (along with Marx) have our own solutions!

We recommend reading the book before listening. It'll make more sense!

Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2022/11/13/reflecting-on-status-and-culture/

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Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar

Our friend Doug is the next guest on the podcast! Not only is he an actor famous for his Amazon and Liberty Mutual spots, but he's one of the most stylish guys we know. Doug's knowledge from collecting(and selling) vintage Americana was obviously quite formative for our style, and so we had to have him on. We discuss his predilection for minimalism, how being a vintage seller had an effect on his style, and how he mixes vintage, Americana, and designer clothing in a way that is personal to him.

Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2022/10/23/we-call-him-doug/

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@youcancallmedouglas

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Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar

We’re posting the Bonus early so you can hear all about Ethan’s NYC trip! He tells us about the cool shops he went to, the Patreon dinner, and what he ended up bringing home. We also get to discuss the mid century style of Don’t Worry Darling (and its bizarre plot).

Ethan’s Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2022/10/09/nyc-2022-a-trip-just-to-hang-out/

Get the full episode on Patreon and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/

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Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar

As we get deeper into the "no context" world, it's only fair that we discuss irony and subversion! We talk about the difference between the two, how irony can be a weak defense for a 'bad" fit, and how when time goes on, things will become less subversive— and that's okay! Fashion should be about what we enjoy wearing!

Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2022/10/03/on-irony-subversion/

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Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar

This bonus episode just might be the wildest one yet, with topics like Spencer's new fascination with necklaces, Ethan on farts, compound interest, and a primer on Status and Culture which we will dive into more in a future episode.

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Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar

Silvia (@bitchplisse) is the latest guest in the SaD Canon. She's has a unique taste in style in that she dresses for proportions instead of formality or a specific style genre. Most of her fits echo a lot of what we like in classic menswear! We chat about how she formed her style, how we can appreciate designers, and the inverse relationship between her creative style and her super science-y job.

Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2022/09/18/not-a-menswear-head-but-close-enough-with-silvia-zhang/

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MJ: @AwYeahMJ

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Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar

In this new episode, the SaD boys try to define effort, discuss why menswear guys are obsessed with appearing effortless, and why everyone seems to be effort averse . Does looking at inspo count as putting effort? How about being mindful of color combinations or formality connotations? What does being "effortless" even mean??

Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2022/09/04/the-perception-of-effort/

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Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar

August Bonus episode is live! Spencer, MJ, and Ethan talk about a return to thrifting and the great stuff you can STILL find in your local goodwill (spoilers, it's trousers). We also discuss mall brands and the style of the surprisingly fun film Bullet Train.

Support us on Patreon for the full episode and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/

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@StyleandDirection

@EthanMWong

@SpencerDSO

Watch us stream on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/styleanddirection

Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/styleanddirection/

Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar

This month's bonus episode is live! Spencer, MJ, and Ethan talk a bit about vintage merch tees before getting into Spencer's trip to Minneapolis! There's some funny anecdotes about dorms, journalist attire, and what exactly constitutes a "fancy restaurant".

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Watch us stream on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/styleanddirection

Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/styleanddirection/

Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar